Phrasal verb №161
cut back on
/kʌt bæk ɒn/
Meaning
To reduce the use or consumption of something
Example
I’m cutting back on coffee for my health.
I’m cutting back on coffee for my health.
Examples with the phrasal verb cut back on
My neighbour is cutting back on electricity because the bills are high.
My neighbour is cutting back on electricity because the bills are high.
Dad has cut back on driving since the car had a problem.
Dad has cut back on driving since the car had a problem.
Last summer they were cutting back on staff because business was slow.
Last summer they were cutting back on staff because business was slow.